Bump your photos to your computer

One question we encounter, here at ICT North, is how do I download my photos from my mobile phone. If you already have the Bump App we have great news for you.  The app has been updated to allow the transfer of photos from your smartphone to your computer.  The original Bump application that enabled transfer between smart phones (iPhone or Android) of contacts, apps, music and photos now can share to your desktop or laptop via the Bump web interface. 

The transfer process is easy, install the app, bump to another smart phone by bumping the phones or to your computer by bumping the spacebar, just confirm to complete the process.  Photos are transferred to Bump's website and can be dragged, dropped to your harddrive,  shared to social media sites or via a url, that you create, to friends and family.


Bump App for iPhone
Bump App for Android
The current Bump App allows sharing : "Your own contact information, including your social network pages; photos; and other people’s contacts." - source Bump FAQs

Lost In The Woods Facing South. The solution.

If you have you seen The Discovery Channel snippet about being lost in the woods :

If you find yourself lost in the woods, stand a stick in the ground.

Mark the end of its shadow with a stone. 
Wait 10 minutes – the shadow will have grown longer.
Mark the new end with another stone.

Stand with the first stone on your right and the second on the left.
Congratulations now you are lost in the woods facing south.

The solution to finding your way home or being found is solved by the free Spot Connect App for iPhone, iPad (iOS 3 or later) and iPod touch owners.  The App "turns your smartphone into a satellite  communicator and one way text messenger."  Once the smartphone is paired with Spot Connect users can send GPS location based emergency communications or messages to predetermined recipients.  Custom texts can be typed and sent directly or the user can select from a pre defined list of 14 messages, popular choices include:

• Check-in/OK 
• SPOT Assist
• Help
• SOS
• Track Progress (automated function)

Messages, via the satellite link, can be relayed to a maximum of 10 groups (each group may contain up to 50 contacts).  Spot Connect service is designed to work in remote   locations: wooded areas, mountain regions, off shore and out on the lake.  Sent texts are delivered to email, Mobile phone SMS (simple message service) or GEOS Rescue Coordination Center (Emergency Response Center).  

Price Point: $180 plus taxes 


The Discovery Channel: 
Bell TV satellite channel 520 (standard definition), 1602 HD 
Fibe TV in high definition on Channel 1523


Photo Credits: 
Spot Connect
Image(s): FreeDigitalPhotos.net "Forest" by dan

Google+ for iPhone updated

Google+ (G+) iPhone users can now install the upgraded App (version 2.0.0.5888).
In their own words.

Google app:
“a feast for the eyes”
“a stream you can swim in.” 

The improvements should make Google+ Hangouts
look stunning and stream more fluidly.


Google+ for iPhone App
Source: Google Blog -google+ with Sense and Soul 

iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, IPad, iPod Touch released

Apples newest iOS operating system for the iPhone, IPod Touch and iPad have just released the latest version 5.1.1.  

The update should correct the problems that users were experiencing when switching from a 2G to a 3G network and the annoying 'Unable to purchase' alert displaying even after a purchase had been made successfully.  


Improvements in reliability have also been made in respect of the HDR photo option, Air Play plus bookmarking and reading lists.


Apple iOS 5.1.1 update

So that's how to turn of autocorrect on your iPhone

If you have wondered how to turn of the autocorrect feature on your iPhone this wikiHow step  by step article has the information set out in a clear and easy to follow way so you can disable or enable the feature we love to hate but secretly love.

IPhone  - How to turn autocorrect off

Bell TV Remote PVR - App for iphone

The Bell TV Remote PVR App has been updated for iOS.5.0 users.
Managing and scheduling  a Bell HD PVR when away from home is now possible via the online program guide.

Bell TV Remote PVR App

LogMeIn Free App for iPhone, iPad now Free

LogMeIn have released a  mobile  LogMeIn Free  App at no cost  for IPad and iPhone users  (previously $29.99)


Log in to your computer (Windows or Mac) remotely, view and access your files any time from where you are (subject to WiFi  or 3Gconnection)


Or you can download and install LogMeIn Pro ($39.99) if you need cloud storage, and file management capabilities.

Read full LogMeIn Press Release
Images Credit:  LogMeIn Media Resources

Top 10 iPhone Apps 2011

ICT North's Top 10 iPhone Apps of 2011 :

1. Angry Birds - Game
2. Paypal - Pay for goods online
3. Bump - Exchange contact details with others
4. Yelp - Reviews of restaurants and stores in your area
5. Spotify - Streaming Music  service
6. Sound Tracking - Identify the track that's playing
7. Camera+ - High quality shots and photo editing
8. Garmin Street Pilot on demand - Find your way around town
9. Kindle - Read books old and new
10. Twitter - Tweet about what you're doing

Vlingo Virtual Assistant for smart phones

Vlingo is a Voice to Text Application for your smart phone (BlackBerry®, iPhone, Android, Nokia, Windows).  Vlingo acts like a virutal assistant.  Once installed users can send texts, messages and status updates as well as find services, directions and information.  Voice recognition technology turns your words into actions.  Currently for BlackBerry® owners Vlingo is available free (regular price $19.99 US) until 31st December 2011.



More Free BlackBerry® Apps

iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone, iPad, iPod released

Mobile operating system iOS 5.0.1 has been released.  Head to iTunes and click Update to install the update if the Update alert didn't pop up automatically on your Apple product.  The update is available to user models;

iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S
iPad, IPad 2
iPod, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation)

iOS 5.0.1 has been designed to improve user experience and also rectify bugs in iOS 5.0.0  ie:

Fixes bugs that affected battery life,  Cloud functions (Documents)
Improved voice recognition for Australian users and Multitasking gestures for original iPad owners.

iOS 5  Software Update

Tip Personalize your iphone, Change the wallpaper

Personalize your iPhone by changing the wallpaper

Take a photo with the iPhone, then select it for your background

1. Tap the Photos app
2. Tap Camera Roll
3. Select the photo you want to use with a Tap
4. Now Tap the square with the arrow jumping out of it (lower left )
5. Then with a Tap select the Use As Wallpaper menu option
6. Using your thumb and index finger adjust the image size (pinch or stretch) so it fits nicely
7. Tap Set Wallpaper

Alternatively use an image (jpg) from your Photo Library

1. Tap Settings, Wallpaper, Photo Library

2. Select the image you want to use with a Tap

3. Tap Set Wallpaper

PlugBug - Dual Charging Plug for Mac

The PlugBug makes it possible to charge a MacBook and an iPhone or iPad at the same time.   PlugBug features a 10W USB charger that piggybacks onto your MacBook Power Adapter.  This stylish, socket saving device retails for $34.99 US at Twelve South.

Photo Credit:  Twelve South

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

 Halloween iPhone App

Crazy Pumpkin App for iPhone

The 21st was National Pumpkin Pie Day, which reminded us about the Crazy Pumpkin App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch.  It's Free its decorative and can be downloaded from the App Store

Best routes for Autumn or Fall colours around Barrie

Fall is all around.  Here are links to some of ICT North's favourite fall colour routes. Our satellite tv installers travel these road in all seasons but for fall foliage lovers these are some of the best around Barrie and Orillia. 

Georgian Bay Fall Colour Routes

Barrie to Orangeville Fall colours (colors) Route

Lake Simcoe-Round the Lake, Barrie, Orillia Fall Colours (Colours)

We also recommend the nearby roads in and around Minden, Horseshoe Valley, Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Meaford, Eugenia, Flesherton and the Beaver Valley.

  More northern Ontario autumn colour routes.


Even if you are too busy to drive out it is possible to bring
the vibrant fall colors to you with the Fall Foliage App for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

CNE (The EX) App

The Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex) runs from 19th August 2011 to 5th September 2011.  Good news if you have an  iPhone, iPod Touch or BlackBerry O/S 5.0+ with an SD card.  To plan your visit, just download the free CNE App. 


Available in the iTunes App Store and BlackBerry App World!

Last Space Shuttle Program Flight - Final shuttle Atlantis

Today ends 30 years of service for NASA's fleet of space shuttles.  The last space shuttle Altantis which has already had 9 successful flights. was going to be decommissioned in 2008 but on inspection was given clearance to continue missions. The first space shuttle, Columbia launched 12th  Aprtil 1981. 

At 9 July 2011 Space Shuttle Atlantis will embark on her final space mission.  The Kennedy Space Center iCape Canaveral launch is scheduled for 11.26 am ET. The crew are on a 12 day mission to deliver supplies, parts  and a docking module to the  the International Space Station (ISS).  The shuttle will also be taking the first iPhone into orbit.

Atlantis flight STS 135 has a crew of 4  -  Commander Chris Ferguson,  pilot Doug Hurley,  mission specialistists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim.

Altlantis first flight was 3rd October 1985,  her last will be the 33rd flight. The final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program will be the 135th mission.

Altlantis is due to land back on Earth JUly 20th 2011 at 7.06 am 
ET.

Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Reflections

This image of space shuttle Atlantis was taken shortly after the rotating service structure was rolled back at Launch Pad 39A, Thursday, July 7, 2011. Atlantis is set to lift off today, Friday, July 8, on the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

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How to install Bell Mobile TV on an iPhone

To access Bell Mobile TV on an iPhone

1. Go to the App Store  by pressing the App Store icon on the home display
2. Type in Bell Mobile TV in the Search box
3. Go to the Application screen page by tapping Select
4. Tap Install to download and install the application (Once installed you will have a new icon on the home display) 
5. Select the new icon Bell Mobile TV
6. Choose the media type (Live, On Demand, Video etc) then select the program you want to watch

Charges for Bell Mobile TV will be appear on your Bell Mobility bill

The Heist set to push Angry Birds off top spot

iPhone app Angry Birds looks likely to loose it's number one spot to The Heist.

The game which comprises of a series of puzzles and lateral thinking.  Sound simple enough - break into the well defended vault by completing up to 60 puzzles.  Prizes are whatever is in the vault and are worth more than the 99 cents that the game costs.  The Heist is challenging, rewarding and fun.

Top 3 iPhone Games

Playing games on your iPhone is something most owner do at some time

The top three games, in no particular order, worldwide are:

• Angry Birds
• Little Wings
• The Heist

Download them from the App Store (Canada)